Simplicity 1693651 860M Operator's Manual

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036STARTING CONTROLSElectric Start Units OnlyA. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button(A, Figure 3) activates an electric starter mounted t

037ControlsFigure 4. Operator's Control PositionA. Speed Selector C. Auger ControlB. Drive Control D. Chute Direction ControlFigure 5. Snowthro

038GENERAL OPERATIONCHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts,bolts and clips are secure.2. Check the engine

039OperationSTARTING THE ENGINE1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position.2. Insert the Engine Key (F) into the Engine Key slotand push f

0310GROUND SPEED SELECTORUse the Speed Selector (A, Figure 8) to control the drivespeed of the snowthrower. There are five forward speedsand two rever

0311OperationFREE-WHEELING ANDTRACTION DRIVE LOCKFor easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, youcan disengage the traction drive at one or both whe

0312Regular MaintenanceNORMAL CAREOFF-SEASON STORAGEBefore you store your snowthrower for the off-season,read the Maintenance and Storage instructions

Figure 18. Lubricate Deflector Hinges04LUBRICATION NOTES:1.Grease locations indicated by grease gun symbol:Use grease fittings when present. Disassemb

0314Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceWARNINGBefore performing any adjustment or service tosnowthrower, stop the engine and wait for movingpa

0315Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYAuger rotates, but snow is notthrown far enough1. Chute Deflector too low.

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0316Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceTRACTION DRIVE SYSTEMADJUSTMENTSpeed Selector Pivot AdjustmentThe Speed Selector is factory set for opt

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service1703AUGER DRIVE SYSTEMADJUSTMENTSAuger Drive Clutch Rod AdjustmentAll auger drive adjustment is accomplishe

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service1803Figure 24. Belts and PulleysA. Capscrews F. Auger PulleyB. Belt Guides G. Idler Pulley, AugerC. Tractio

03Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service19Figure 25. Belt Pattern (as viewed from front ofsnowthrower)A. Engine Pulley C. Idler PulleyB. Drive Be

03DISCHARGE CONTROLADJUSTMENTIf the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricatethe pinion gear (A, Figure 27) and ring gear (F). If it is

Specifications2103ENGINEMake ...TecumsehCylinders...

0322USE ONLY GENUINESIMPLICITY REPLACEMENT PARTSAvailable through your localauthorized SIMPLICITY dealer.SpecificationsNote: Information listed above

OPERATOR’SMANUALLarge FrameSnowthrower 860M LargeFrame SnowthrowerMfg. No. Description1693650 860M, 8HP Snowthrower1693651 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Expo

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1Table Of ContentsSAFETY RULESGeneral ...2Preparation ...

032WARNINGThis unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower.The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snowback into the impeller housing. The second stage is

033Safety RulesOPERATION• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keepclear of discharge opening at all times.• Always clear snow up and down th

03Safety Decals4SAFETY DECALSSafety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the opera-tor of the

035ControlsFigure 1. Snowthrower ControlsFigure 2. Engine ControlsENGINE CONTROLSSNOWTHROWER CONTROLSA Electric StartButton(Optional)Activates electri